Windows 7 comes with new Superbar. Superbar provides lots of new functionality like Jumplist which allows you to access various useful options, recently opened documents, Live Taskbar thumbnails, progress bar etc.

While browsing the internet, I found a simple firefox extension that will add Windows 7 superbar features  to you Firefox.

Winfox_-_Taskbar_Icon

WinFox_-_Previews_2

WinFox_-_JumpList_2

“Winfox” can add following functionality to Firefox under Windows 7:

  • Frequent Items support
  • Tasks support
  • Pin support
  • Auto-detection of the Firefox directory and user profile
  • FavIcon support (downloads top fifteen favicons to your Firefox Cache directory)
  • Launch Firefox by clicking on the Winfox icon
  • Linking of all open Firefox windows – Sets all Firefox windows to use Winfox (only if Winfox is running)
  • Taskbar progress overlay when downloading files
  • Number of open tabs illustrated using a taskbar icon overlay
  • Multiple Firefox profile support

Requirements

Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and above, Windows 7

Note: Winfox must be running to update your top sites. Firefox extension installation required to get tab count and progress bar overlays

Installation Technique

By downloading the zip file you will have 3 files,Extract them, run the WinFox_x86 or WinFox_x64 depending on your arcitechture. On the Destination Folder put you Firefox installed directory for example

C:Program FilesMozilla Firefoxfirefox.exe

Now run Firefox and drag winfox.xpi to your firefox window. Select install and close it.

Pin Winfox to Taskbar to utilize easy launch and access to your Firefox Jumplist.

You are done!

Winfox102.zip (1.4 MiB, 2,960 hits)

Developer Page


Got computer/technical problems? Get FREE help from Technize Forums

2 Comments to “Firefox + Windows 7 = Winfox”

  1. JK says:

    Useless program! not working as the developer said and there is no proper documentation available.
    However I found some tryserver build of Firefox has this feature (but in its childhood, not working as Google Chrome)

  2. Lennyonk rambler.ru says:

    Beginning Google BloggerPublisher: Apress 2010 192 Pages ISBN: 1430230126 PDF 6 MB
    Are you interested in starting a blog but can???t decide on which service to use? Google???s Blogger offers many advantages over other blog publishing systems, including seamless integration with Google services and web applications.
    Beginning Google Blogger is a complete resource on how to create and manage a blog using Blogger. The book offers step-by-step instructions and visual aids which walk you through both the basics of Blogger and the advanced features it offersa???”from creating a new blog and choosing fonts and colors, and installing custom blog graphics; to converting from a 2-column to a 3-column layout, setting up a domain name and creating an online store with a built-in navigational bar.
    The journey from newbie to experienced blogger will be fun and challenging. You???ll learn practical applications of the most popular gadgets, search engine optimization tips, how to make money using Blogger, and, overall, taking blogging to a new level by incorporating social networking tools, using advanced blog design techniques, setting up a custom domain and creating an online store

Leave a Reply

Got computer/technical problems? Get FREE help from Technize Forums

Incoming search terms for the article:

winfox, winfox download, windows 7 firefox, download winfox, winfox windows 7, firefox windows 7, winfox firefox, winfox firefox download, firefox winfox, firefox for windows 7, winfox download windows 7, winfox windows 7 download, winfox for windows 7, winfox_x86 exe, firefox win7, firefox for win7, uninstall winfox, installing firefox on windows 7, firefox windows 7 download progress, firefox windows seven, winfox extension, windows 7 firefox problems, pin firefox windows 7, firefox windows7, winfox uninstall, firefox win 7, How to install Winfox, firefox for windows 7 download, firefox for windows7, winfox firefox addon, winfox alternative, descargar Winfox, Winfox addon, firefox winfox download, firefox window 7, winfox 3 0, window7 firefox, firfox win7, firefox, firefox taskbar progress bar, winfox firefox windows 7, windows 7 winfox, firefox for window7, firefox for window 7, firefox for win 7, firefox download progress windows 7, problems installing firefox on windows 7, winfox installation, download winfox windows 7, firefox win7 bar, firefox windows 7 winfox, alternative to winfox, installing winfox, winfox superbar, W?NFOX ?ND?R, win fox, firefox download win7, download firefox for windows 7, firfox windows7, download firefox win 7, Winfox zip, firefox frequent taskbar windows 7, firefox frequent windows 7, winfox install, firefox win, firefox win7 profile, firefox taskbar download progress, winfox3 0, winfox update, Winfox102, firefox windows 7 pin, window 7 Firefox, firefox pinned frequent, win7 firefox preview, add on winfox, download firefox windows 7, firefox and windows 7, winfox indir, fierfox for win7, winfox help